It works by targeting a specific colour in your skin, and the higher the contrast between your skin and hair colour, the better, which is why it is often said to be most effective on those with light skin and dark hair. When the skin is heated, it destroys the hair follicle to prevent the hair from growing again. Yes, it’s okay to do laser-hair removal at home, according to Dr. Akhavan. “At-home devices tend to be generally safe, although a real potential for adverse effects, like scarring, does exist,” he says. This product does exactly what it says in the box which I was quite amazed. Over the four weeks I saw a difference every week and my legs feel so soft and smooth.
The Silk-Expert Pro 5 kit also comes with two changeable heads — one that’s wide and suitable for larger areas on the body and one that’s smaller and more precise that I like using in place of a dermaplaner. By week 12, there was a huge difference in growth, especially with my legs. This started around week 8 where braun hair removal there was minimal hair growth and my legs were super smooth. Areas such as my armpits and bikini line have been a little trickier to halt growth. I’m not sure if the smaller attachment is just not as effective or they are just trickier areas in general. The results from 12 weeks of consistent use have been massive.
I also used it for my chin and upper lip and the attachment head is a god sent. Overall I am over the moon with my Silk-expert Pro 5 PL5124 IPL and I cannot imagine my future life without it. I am so excited and feel very confident to show my hairless skin braun shavers this summer. This device is a bit of a game changer if you’re more interested in at-home laser hair removal than using an IPL machine. The former involves one wavelength of light on your skin, while the latter releases light of many different wavelengths.
Laser is also a more focused hair-removal treatment, so it all depends on your preference. Laser hair removal and IPL work by destroying hair roots, via energy produced by light waves. Continued use has proven to reduce hair and stop it from regrowing almost entirely, however it’s long been known as a more costly method of removing body hair, with machines costing upwards of £150. The option of laser also works to remove the pigment in your existing hair follicles over time. We noted above if a device can be used on lighter hair, fyi. If your skin feels a bit inflamed after using, dab some 1 percent hydrocortisone cream over irritated spots and, as always, make sure to avoid retinoids or AHAs for two days while your skin calms down.
An intelligent sensor guides your epilation, ensuring the right amount of pressure is applied to remove even more hair in one stroke. We found this machine from Tria quick and easy to set up and its cordless design made it very easy to use. Similarly to the IPL machines we tested, there was a range of intensity settings – five, in this case. What made this particular machine stand out was that it was the only one we tested that came with a pair of protective glasses, which made us feel more at ease when testing this product. World’s 1st epilator featuring a flexible head to catch hairs even in tricky areas.